gentian pinkroot
Spigelia gentianoides Chapm. ex A.DC.
Spigelia gentianoides, a member of the Loganiaceae family, is a rare flowering plant known as gentian pinkroot. Native to Alabama and Florida in the United States, it is a federally listed endangered species due to habitat loss and degradation. Only a few small populations remain in its native range.
Description
Spigelia gentianoides (Chapm. ex A.DC.) is a species in the Loganiaceae family, commonly called gentian pinkroot. It is found in Alabama and Florida, where it occurs in limited numbers. The species faces significant threats from habitat loss and environmental degradation, leading to its status as an endangered plant in the United States. First described in 1845, it remains a conservation concern due to its restricted distribution and declining populations.
Other common names
gentian pinkrootpurpleflower pinkroot
Distribution
Alabama · Florida